What is the cheapest way to get from Manta to El Oro?

The cheapest way to get from Manta to El Oro is to bus via Manta which costs $16 - $22 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Manta to El Oro?

The fastest way to get from Manta to El Oro is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $27 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Manta and El Oro?

No, there is no direct bus from Manta to El Oro. However, there are services departing from Manta and arriving at Machala via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Manta to El Oro?

The distance between Manta and El Oro is 414 km. The road distance is 369.3 km.

How do I travel from Manta to El Oro without a car?

The best way to get from Manta to El Oro without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $16 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Manta to El Oro?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Manta to El Oro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manta to El Oro bus from?

Manta to El Oro bus services, operated by Reina del Camino, depart from Manta station.

Bus or fly from Manta to El Oro?

The best way to get from Manta to El Oro is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs $16 - $29. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $650 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Manta to El Oro bus arrive?

Manta to El Oro bus services, operated by Reina del Camino, arrive at Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil station.

Can I drive from Manta to El Oro?

Yes, the driving distance between Manta to El Oro is 369 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Manta to El Oro.

Where can I stay near El Oro?

There are 38+ hotels available in El Oro.

Manta to El Oro - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Manta to El Oro by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Manta
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machalabus Guayaquil / ...
6h 40m
$16–29
Drive 369.3 km
1. Drive from Manta to Machalacar 369.3 km
5h 21m
$28–41
Fly
1. Fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR)plane MEC - ETR
5h 23m
$159–624
Bus via Manta
1. Take the bus from Manta to Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquilbus Manta
2. Take the bus from Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil to Machalabus Guayaquil / ...
7h
$16–22
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Manta Terminal Terrestre to Montañitabus
2. Take the bus from Manglaralto to Villamil terminal Manglaraltobus
3. Take the taxi from Villamil terminal Manglaralto to Machalataxi
7h 41m
$125–160

Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) flights

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5h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 414 km
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Manta, Ecuador and El Oro, Ecuador?

You can take a bus from Manta to Machala via Terminal Terrestre de Guayaquil in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, LATAM Chile, Euroairlines, and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) to Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) 5 times a week.

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